Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Caravelle 232 SS Sport Cabin 2006 vs Caravelle Interceptor 212 Fish & Ski 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Caravelle 232 SS Sport Cabin 2006 vs Caravelle Interceptor 212 Fish & Ski 2003 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Caravelle 232 SS Sport Cabin 2006 has a 343-hp advantage over the Caravelle Interceptor 212 Fish & Ski 2003's 32-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Caravelle Interceptor 212 Fish & Ski 2003 carries 36 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Caravelle 232 SS Sport Cabin 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Caravelle Interceptor 212 Fish & Ski 2003 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Caravelle 232 SS Sport Cabin 2006 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Caravelle Interceptor 212 Fish & Ski 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Caravelle Interceptor 212 Fish & Ski 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Caravelle 232 SS Sport Cabin 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCaravelle
MakeCaravelle
Model232 SS Sport Cabin
ModelInterceptor 212 Fish & Ski
Model Year2006
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20 degrees
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury 19 in. - Volvo 22 in
Draft [drive up] - DetailMercury 17 in. - Volvo 22 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - DetailMercury 35 in. - Volvo 36 in
Draft [max] - DetailMercury 33 in. - Volvo 34 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail3,700 lbs
Weight - Detail2900 lbs
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - lbs.37
Weight - lbs.29
Length - Feet23
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches252
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 1 in. Tennessee tandem axle trailer (with brakes)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.85
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches73
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0GXi
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max375 hp
Engine max32
Operational Info
Maximum people8
Maximum people9 persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailTennessee tandem-axle w/ brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Height6 ft. 7 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 1 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available